Individuals with acne face stigmatizing attitudes from the general public, study finds
A new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions.
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A new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions.
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts also found people were more likely to avoid those with acne or post photos with them online.
Individuals with darker skin tones and more severe acne were likely to face the greatest stigmatizing attitudes.
A new study, conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts, revealed people with acne are more likely to struggle with dating, friendships and job opportunities.
These new findings show promise for patient-reported outcomes, though additional research may be warranted to assess other measurement properties of the DermSat-7.